Schools:
We nurture our local school children with a weekly program presented by them - helping to build
their confidence and growth in public forums.
Entertainers:
We talk with visiting bands and provide a gig guide on local entertainment.
We do outside broadcasts at selected community events such as the "Surfing The Coldstream” Festival
held around mid-October each year.
Community Service Groups:
We liaise with Council, Police and SES when our area is at risk.
Our community announcements highlight activities and events for local not-for-profit groups.
Community News:
Clarence River celebration: 53 Islands
Image: Grafton To the Sea by Jude McBean
We want to inspire Clarence Valley people to salute/depict/tend/explore our river islands – with art, play, landcare, science, indigenous culture, sports, stories, music, navigation, whatever it is you do. No matter what you plan to do in October 2019, make it about the islands.
The idea is that community groups of the valley – photographers, artists, paddlers, schools, sailors, fishermen, Aboriginal custodians, musicians, picnickers – hold their normal type of event, but with 53 Islands as a theme, and happening in the first two weeks in October 2019.
Click on the Link below to find out more.
https://53islandsclarence.wordpress.com/
RIVERSIDE PICNICS
New series of community picnics to make most of Clarence River views.
A series of riverside picnics have been launched to activate the re-modelled McLachlan Park in Maclean.
Produced by local business Events Delivered, the picnics are co-sponsored by Lower Clarence arts association
Live Prawn Productions and Clarence Valley Council, via their Event Sponsorship fund.
The picnics are timed to lead up to sunset, from :
5 to 8pm on the third Saturday of the month, being 19th January, 16th February and 16th March 2019.
The events are free to attend and customers may book a picnic platter and one of three picnics settings
in advance, or bring their own picnic or purchase a picnic on site.
There will also be a licensed bar serving wine, craft beer and a Clarence-themed sparkling cocktail.
Free craft activities operated by Yamba Art Space will occupy children. Gentle sunset-flavoured recorded music will be mixed for the setting.
Event organiser Phil Nicholas said,
“I love watching the sunset over the Clarence River, so these picnics are designed to make the most of this enchanting natural phenomenon.”
“I’m aiming to satisfy local demand for fresh social and recreational activities as well as attract visitors to enjoy the Clarence River in a convivial atmosphere. When you have friends or family visiting, this is the perfect type of event to show off your hometown.”
Phil has been especially keen to work with local suppliers to help keep the money in town. He added, “I’ve attended those food truck events and think they’re great but often wonder about the money leaving the Clarence. Our picnics are produced by local chef Ed Goode of Two Bridges Espresso. Ed will be cooking Speedo’s famous snags on the day, with the generous support of The Fair Butcher.”
“People will recognise the bar as The Little Local, operated by Sandy, whose coffee van is usually located on the Ulmarra roadside.”
“If the format proves successful, I hope to replicate Riverside Picnics along other Clarence riverbanks in Yamba, Lawrence, Ulmarra and Grafton.”
Picnic platters and settings can be booked in advance by heading to: https://riversidepicnics.eventbookings.com
DonateLife Week (29 July - 5 August 2018)
This DonateLife Week, all Australians are being urged to make their decision count by taking a minute to join the Australian Organ Donor Register at donatelife.gov.au, and letting their loved ones know they want to be a donor.
For more information on DonateLife Week, please visit donatelife.gov.au
Do you know an amazing young person?
TLCFM invites you to nominate a young achiever up to twenty nine years of age for the Seven News Young Achiever Awards NSW & ACT
Categories include: Leadership, Academic Achievement, Science and Technology, Early Childhood Educator,
Youth Development, Innovation, Community Service, and Aboriginal Education.
Winners receive $2,000 and the overall winner gets an additional $2,000!
Nominations close November 1st so nominate online today at:
RESCUE DAY
The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter is holding its annual Rescue Day appeal on Friday the 10th of August.
to celebrate the important role of the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter in our region.
This annual appeal helps to ensure the Service can be free of charge to the hundreds of patients they transport each year.
Rescue Day is your chance to be part of the rescue by giving your tax deductible donation support at:
or by calling 1800 155 155.
To find out more about Rescue Day visit:
www.helirescue.com.au/Events/RescueDay”
